A Timeline of the AIDS Epidemic

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the epidemic. Here is a look back at the successes and disappointments of the past couple decades. [Click timeline to enlarge]

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Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the epidemic. Here is a look back at the successes and disappointments of the past couple decades.

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A Timeline of the AIDS Epidemic

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the epidemic. Here is a look back at the successes and disappointments of the past couple decades. [Click timeline to enlarge]

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